Gary Johnson

1.Don 't forget your umbrella today. Expect rain throughout the day and a maximum of 72 degrees.

2.When his second GOP debate Thursday night, former New Mexico, Gary Johnson (R) got the crowd laughing with the excavation of the economic policies of President Barack Obama.

3.Sunday, September 25 is the Olde Towne Dogge Walke begins at 9 am Enjoy a journey of 1.5 miles with your pet. All proceeds go to the League of Animal Welfare of Alexandria.

4. "Homework Hangout" at Edison High School begins Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 10 am to noon in the Career Center. All students seeking academic support are welcome. Community service hours can be earned by volunteer tutors to students. Contact Brenda Murphy-page for more information.

5.States willing to reform underperforming schools and systems of the adoption of more rigorous evaluation of teachers will be granted an exemption from the "No Child Left Behind" law. The New York Times reports that Obama said: "To assist States, districts and schools that are ready to move forward with education reform, our government will provide the flexibility of the law in exchange for a real commitment to bring out the changes. "